Peter Clarke (American football)

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Peter Clarke
No. 88  Temple Owls
Position Tight end
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born London, England
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High schoolNFL Academy
College
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Peter David Clarke is an English-American football tight end for the Temple Owls.

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Early life and high school

Clarke grew up in London, England, where he attended the NFL Academy. During his time at the academy he racked up offers from schools such as Kansas, Temple, and UTSA. [1] [2] Ultimately, Clarke committed to play college football for the Temple Owls. [3]

College career

During his first two collegiate seasons in 2023 and 2024, Clarke played in 20 games, recording five receptions for 34 yards and three touchdowns. [4] In week one of the 2025 season, he notched four receptions for 85 yards and two touchdowns in a victory against UMass. [5] In week ten, Clarke brought in a career-long 50-yard reception in an overtime victory versus Tulsa. [6] He finished the 2025 season, hauling in 30 passes for 483 yards and six touchdowns. [7]

References

  1. McGee Jr., Paris. "Peter Clarke, top international prospect, chooses football home in the US". TAG24.com. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  2. Gamble, Andrew. "EXCLUSIVE: English wonderkid commits to Temple University with NFL in sights after incredible rise". The Mirror. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  3. DiAmore, Isabella. "Temple recruit Peter Clarke hopes to open the door for more international athletes in college football". Inquirer.com. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  4. "Peter Clarke". Sports Reference. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  5. Pastor, Shawn. "Clarke: 'If you're a ballplayer, the ball is going to find you'". 247Sports. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  6. Jackson, Devin. "Temple tight end Peter Clarke's size is creating an advantage in the passing game: 'He's hard to bring down'". Inquirer.com. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  7. Moreno, Jacob. "Clarke unlocked potential with Owls this season". The Temple News. Retrieved December 22, 2025.